Immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of Croatia with a hands-on cooking class near Dubrovnik, where you’ll learn how to prepare the legendary Dalmatian peka—a slow-cooked dish of meat, vegetables, herbs, and olive oil, baked under an iron bell over open fire.

Set in a charming countryside estate just outside Dubrovnik, this unique tour and travel experience offers more than just cooking—it’s a taste of local life, stories, and flavors passed down for generations.

Your Culinary Adventure

The experience begins with a warm welcome from your hosts and a short introduction to traditional Croatian ingredients and cooking techniques. Then it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get involved:

• Learn how to season and layer the ingredients for peka, whether lamb, veal, or octopus (depending on availability and your preferences)

• Discover the old-world technique of cooking under the ispod čripnje (bell-like dome)

• While your dish slow-cooks to perfection, enjoy a tour of the family estate, local wine or rakija tasting, and traditional starters like local cheese, prosciutto, and homemade bread

When the bell is lifted and the peka is ready, you’ll sit down to enjoy the delicious results of your effort, surrounded by countryside charm and good company.

Tour Details

• Duration: Approximately 4–5 hours

• Location: Countryside near Dubrovnik (transport included)

• Type: Private or small-group experience

What’s Included:

• Round-trip transfer from Dubrovnik in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle

• All ingredients and cooking materials

• Guidance from a local host/chef

• Welcome aperitif and starter platter

• Full lunch or dinner with the peka you prepare

• Local wine and water

What’s Not Included:

• Additional alcoholic beverages (available for purchase)

• Gratuities (optional)

Price starting from 160€, depending on group size.

Why This Experience?

Because sightseeing is great—but tasting, touching, and cooking is unforgettable. This is your chance to step off the tourist trail and into a warm Croatian kitchen, where food is memory, and travel becomes experience. Whether you’re a foodie, a curious traveler, or someone who simply loves authentic moments, this Dubrovnik cooking tour is for you.